H-1B Visa Oncology Specialist Jobs
Oncology Specialist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, typically medicine or oncology subspecialties. Academic medical centers, NCI-designated cancer centers, and large hospital networks are the most active H-1B sponsors for this title.
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Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
Digital Transform Fdn Clin App
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Support
A rewarding career that fits your life. Learn how Banner Health, a certified Great Place To Work®, prioritizes team members and strives to be the best place to work in health care.
The Clinical Opportunity Development department is the system-wide home for Banner Health's clinical registries, covering more than 16 national, state, and accreditation registries such as NSQIP, CathPCI, GWTG Stroke, STS, TVT, LAAO, Cancer COC, and mandatory state reporting. Following the transition from a legacy vendor model, the department now owns the full registry lifecycle in-house, from AI-assisted abstraction, QA, inter-rater reliability, and submission.
This work sustains hospital certifications and regulatory compliance, and it feeds the department's broader mission: turning registry data into national benchmarks, rankings strategy, and outcomes intelligence that go back to care teams, physician leaders, and nursing leadership to drive measurable improvements in clinical quality.
Position Summary
This position coordinates the Oncology Data Registry and oncology data management program in accordance with established standards, policies, and regulations related to cancer surveillance and hospital cancer programs. Maintains all aspects of the Oncology Data Registry (Cancer Registry) according to state law, the Commission on Cancer (COC), all regulatory standards and reporting guidelines. Using the cancer registry data system, identifies, registers, and maintains the record of every hospital cancer patient. Obtains follow-up information on all cancer patients. Coordinates the American College of Surgeons survey and the Annual Report for the hospital cancer program.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Screens, abstracts, and evaluates cancer patients’ pertinent information regarding the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of cancer as well as survival statistics of all facility patients having an oncological-related or hematological-related diagnosis. Ensures that all cancer patients are identified through the established case finding procedures including analysis of medical records, pathology reports, radiology reports and laboratory reports.
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Performs all data collection, coding, and abstracting functions in accordance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the state Cancer Registry guidelines. Maintains audit and quality assurance processes for case findings, abstracting, coding, follow-up and data processing procedures.
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Manages and/or conducts follow-up surveys and updates demographic information on cancer patients in the registry through contact with physicians, clinics, hospital records, patients, and families. Answers requests for registry data; extracts data from assigned company facility database and generates reports as needed. Maintains confidentiality and security of patient data in accordance with regulatory requirements.
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Analyses data, prepares and presents reports. Performs statistical data analysis and graphical presentation for registry data studies including data requests for Patient Care Evaluation studies and the Annual Report; provides information and meeting preparation for Cancer Committee and subcommittees, with responsibility for all aspects of Cancer conferences (Tumor Boards) including case selection and preparation of agendas; is responsible for accurate reporting of all required information to the state’s Central Cancer Registry. Compiles and prepares all required and requested reports, special studies and surveys as required or assigned by the Tumor Board, Cancer Committee, the state Cancer Registry, National Cancer Data Base, or the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
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Maintains a current knowledge of cancer treatment, research and Cancer Registry requirements and acts as a knowledge resource to staff. Provides guidance in interpreting the COC Cancer Program Standards and evaluating compliance. Actively participates in the accreditation survey process of the cancer program and the facility. As assigned, conducts in-service educational programs for medical record/cancer registry students, new employees and volunteers.
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Assists in projects for cancer committee, the system, research projects and community outreach. Coordinates work and projects with state and national cancer registries.
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Manages or participates in the development and management of the department budget in conjunction with established goals and objectives. Holds responsibility for ensuring that assigned budgetary goals are met on an annual basis.
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Works independently under limited supervision. This position functions at assigned facility, and holds facility level responsibility for the registrar function and related budget. Internal and external customers are: physicians, tumor board members, cancer committee members, other departments within facility, facility employees, patients, family members, other facilities, cancer data registrars at other facilities, State Cancer Registry, community members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires an Associate degree in Health Information (RHIT or RHIA) or health related field, including coursework in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, statistical analysis and disease processes or equivalent working knowledge.
Must have Oncology Data Specialist formally known as Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification and a demonstrated knowledge and experience in coding, abstracting and/or cancer data management.
Requires the ability to interpret and comprehend information contained within the patient’s medical record (e.g. terminology, disease process, procedures, etc.), to review pathology reports and medical/health records discharge analysis, demonstrate a working knowledge of International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-0) coding principles, American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) and Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program extent of disease staging principles and Collaborative Staging as created by the Collaborative Staging Task Force of the American Joint Committee on Cancer. Must be familiar with chemotherapeutic agents and other modalities, e.g., radiation used in the treatment of cancer. Requires the ability to abstract cancer data from the patient’s medical/health record using the above standard setters with regard to abstracting and coding procedures.
Must be able to work effectively with common office computer software, the electronic medical records system and databases, spreadsheet and graphical programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Health Information Technologist or Registered Health Information Administrator certification (RHIT or RHIA).
One to three years of Cancer Registry or Oncology Data Coordinator related experience. Knowledge of American College of Surgeons Program Standards for an approved cancer program. Knowledge of cancer registry software.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
Primary City/State:
Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
Digital Transform Fdn Clin App
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Support
A rewarding career that fits your life. Learn how Banner Health, a certified Great Place To Work®, prioritizes team members and strives to be the best place to work in health care.
The Clinical Opportunity Development department is the system-wide home for Banner Health's clinical registries, covering more than 16 national, state, and accreditation registries such as NSQIP, CathPCI, GWTG Stroke, STS, TVT, LAAO, Cancer COC, and mandatory state reporting. Following the transition from a legacy vendor model, the department now owns the full registry lifecycle in-house, from AI-assisted abstraction, QA, inter-rater reliability, and submission.
This work sustains hospital certifications and regulatory compliance, and it feeds the department's broader mission: turning registry data into national benchmarks, rankings strategy, and outcomes intelligence that go back to care teams, physician leaders, and nursing leadership to drive measurable improvements in clinical quality.
Position Summary
This position coordinates the Oncology Data Registry and oncology data management program in accordance with established standards, policies, and regulations related to cancer surveillance and hospital cancer programs. Maintains all aspects of the Oncology Data Registry (Cancer Registry) according to state law, the Commission on Cancer (COC), all regulatory standards and reporting guidelines. Using the cancer registry data system, identifies, registers, and maintains the record of every hospital cancer patient. Obtains follow-up information on all cancer patients. Coordinates the American College of Surgeons survey and the Annual Report for the hospital cancer program.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Screens, abstracts, and evaluates cancer patients’ pertinent information regarding the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of cancer as well as survival statistics of all facility patients having an oncological-related or hematological-related diagnosis. Ensures that all cancer patients are identified through the established case finding procedures including analysis of medical records, pathology reports, radiology reports and laboratory reports.
-
Performs all data collection, coding, and abstracting functions in accordance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the state Cancer Registry guidelines. Maintains audit and quality assurance processes for case findings, abstracting, coding, follow-up and data processing procedures.
-
Manages and/or conducts follow-up surveys and updates demographic information on cancer patients in the registry through contact with physicians, clinics, hospital records, patients, and families. Answers requests for registry data; extracts data from assigned company facility database and generates reports as needed. Maintains confidentiality and security of patient data in accordance with regulatory requirements.
-
Analyses data, prepares and presents reports. Performs statistical data analysis and graphical presentation for registry data studies including data requests for Patient Care Evaluation studies and the Annual Report; provides information and meeting preparation for Cancer Committee and subcommittees, with responsibility for all aspects of Cancer conferences (Tumor Boards) including case selection and preparation of agendas; is responsible for accurate reporting of all required information to the state’s Central Cancer Registry. Compiles and prepares all required and requested reports, special studies and surveys as required or assigned by the Tumor Board, Cancer Committee, the state Cancer Registry, National Cancer Data Base, or the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
-
Maintains a current knowledge of cancer treatment, research and Cancer Registry requirements and acts as a knowledge resource to staff. Provides guidance in interpreting the COC Cancer Program Standards and evaluating compliance. Actively participates in the accreditation survey process of the cancer program and the facility. As assigned, conducts in-service educational programs for medical record/cancer registry students, new employees and volunteers.
-
Assists in projects for cancer committee, the system, research projects and community outreach. Coordinates work and projects with state and national cancer registries.
-
Manages or participates in the development and management of the department budget in conjunction with established goals and objectives. Holds responsibility for ensuring that assigned budgetary goals are met on an annual basis.
-
Works independently under limited supervision. This position functions at assigned facility, and holds facility level responsibility for the registrar function and related budget. Internal and external customers are: physicians, tumor board members, cancer committee members, other departments within facility, facility employees, patients, family members, other facilities, cancer data registrars at other facilities, State Cancer Registry, community members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires an Associate degree in Health Information (RHIT or RHIA) or health related field, including coursework in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, statistical analysis and disease processes or equivalent working knowledge.
Must have Oncology Data Specialist formally known as Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification and a demonstrated knowledge and experience in coding, abstracting and/or cancer data management.
Requires the ability to interpret and comprehend information contained within the patient’s medical record (e.g. terminology, disease process, procedures, etc.), to review pathology reports and medical/health records discharge analysis, demonstrate a working knowledge of International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-0) coding principles, American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) and Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program extent of disease staging principles and Collaborative Staging as created by the Collaborative Staging Task Force of the American Joint Committee on Cancer. Must be familiar with chemotherapeutic agents and other modalities, e.g., radiation used in the treatment of cancer. Requires the ability to abstract cancer data from the patient’s medical/health record using the above standard setters with regard to abstracting and coding procedures.
Must be able to work effectively with common office computer software, the electronic medical records system and databases, spreadsheet and graphical programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Health Information Technologist or Registered Health Information Administrator certification (RHIT or RHIA).
One to three years of Cancer Registry or Oncology Data Coordinator related experience. Knowledge of American College of Surgeons Program Standards for an approved cancer program. Knowledge of cancer registry software.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Oncology Specialist
Verify your specialty occupation classification upfront
Pull the O*NET profile for Oncology Specialist before applying. It documents the degree requirements USCIS uses to confirm specialty occupation status, which strengthens your petition if an RFE questions whether the role qualifies.
Target NCI-designated cancer centers directly
NCI-designated cancer centers have dedicated international recruitment infrastructure and file H-1B petitions regularly for clinical and research oncology roles. Filter your search on Migrate Mate by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in oncology-related SOC codes.
Get your medical credentials evaluated early
If your medical degree is from outside the U.S., USCIS requires a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. degree. Use a NACES-member evaluator and request the report before your employer files the I-129 to avoid petition delays.
Understand the DOL prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run your role through the OFLC Wage Search before offer negotiations so you know the Level I through Level IV wage range applicable to your position.
Clarify cap-exempt status with academic medical employers
Hospital systems affiliated with a university or nonprofit research institution may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning you can start any time of year without waiting for the October 1 cap-subject start date. Confirm the employer's cap-exempt status before accepting an offer.
Ask about premium processing before your start date
USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. For oncology roles with a credentialing or hospital privileging timeline, confirm whether your employer will file with premium processing so your start date aligns with your department's onboarding window.
H-1B Visa Oncology Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Oncology Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Oncology Specialist positions require at least a medical degree or a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related biomedical or clinical field, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The O*NET profile for this occupation documents the degree requirement, and most employers include this in the H-1B petition to preempt RFEs questioning qualification.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Oncology Specialists?
Academic medical centers, NCI-designated cancer centers, large hospital networks, and oncology-focused research institutions are the most active sponsors. Many of these are affiliated with universities or nonprofit research organizations, which can qualify them as cap-exempt H-1B employers. You can search employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for oncology roles on Migrate Mate.
How does cap-exempt status affect my H-1B timeline as an oncology candidate?
Cap-exempt employers, typically those affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions, can file H-1B petitions year-round and are not subject to the annual 85,000-slot cap or the April lottery. If your offer is from a cap-exempt institution, your petition can be filed and approved on a rolling basis, and your start date isn't locked to October 1.
What documentation do I need if my medical degree is from outside the United States?
USCIS requires a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization confirming your foreign medical degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field. You'll also need to provide transcripts and any board certifications. Request this evaluation before your employer files the I-129 to prevent delays in adjudication.
What is the H-1B grace period if my oncology position ends before my visa expires?
USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your H-1B employment ends, during which you can remain in the U.S. to find a new sponsoring employer or transition to another visa status. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires to maintain your lawful status without requiring you to leave.